The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci, the Forerunner by Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky

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Author Merezhkovsky, Dmitry Sergeyevich, 1865-1941
Translator Trench, Herbert, 1865-1923
Uniform Title Voskresshie bogi. English
Title The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci, the Forerunner
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Summary "The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci, the Forerunner" by Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. This narrative explores the life and times of the great Renaissance polymath, Leonardo da Vinci, along with the themes of art, science, and the philosophical dilemmas of his era. The novel centers around Leonardo's character, delving into both his artistic genius and the societal challenges he faced, providing a lush backdrop of the Italian Renaissance. At the start of the work, the reader is plunged into the vibrant and tumultuous world of Florence in 1494. Through the eyes of characters like Messer Cipriano Buonaccorsi and Giovanni Boltraffio, we encounter a society grappling with the relics of paganism and the rise of Christian orthodoxy. The opening scenes depict a significant day when the discovery of ancient statues leads to a clash between emerging humanistic values and the rigidly enforced morals of the Church. Giovanni, a young painter and apprentice to Leonardo, is introduced, and his internal struggles and aspirations foreshadow his quest for artistic truth amidst the chaos of dogma and tradition. As the narrative unfolds, it sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Leonardo's character and the conflicting ideologies of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Biographical fiction
Subject Italy -- Fiction
Subject Artists -- Fiction
Subject Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 47902
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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